Phil Biggs Demonstration

In front of a large audience Phil Biggs gave a very interesting and entertaining demonstration at the latest demonstration of the Writtle Art Group.

Using classical methods and a classical palette Phil showed all of us how simple painting can be!!

We thank you Phil

 Demonstration at Writtle Art Group

Phil Biggs joins us on Monday the 16th of September 2024.  Phil will be painting a landscape scene in watercolour.

Example of Phil's work

Demonstration by Susan Clare

Writtle Art Group welcomed Susan Clare on Monday the 8th of July.  Susan's confident style of working was, for most members, a new experience and we thank her for the clear explanations and encouragement that will no doubt tempt some members to "have a go" the Susan Clare way!

On the way

Finished Painting

Denise Allen Demonstration

Denise Allen Demonstration

Denise Allen demonstration on the 11th March proved to be an entertaining and very informative session.  Taking a waterfall as the theme Denise's loose painting style and use of a limited pallet was an excellent example of "less can be more* - assuming you have her talent!

Finished Painting

 

Autumn Session

WRITTLE ART GROUP AUTUMN EXHIBITION

 

The Writtle Art Group staged its latest Autumn Art Show in the Village Hall on 4^th/5^th November. Again, the paintings were of a very high standard resulting in many positive comments. Even with mixed weather conditions, visitor numbers were up, with 290 attending.

 

Overall, 264 pictures were exhibited by 38 local artists. Total sales of paintings and gift cards amounted to £1,400 with another £600 raised from entrance fees and refreshments.

 

At each Autumn show, visitors are asked to vote for their favourite painting by artists from the main membership group. The winner receives the Lesley Bass trophy to hold for a year – a ritual which dates back nearly 50 years to 1976. It is all a bit of fun, but can become a little competitive, with voting often very tight! This year, the successful recipient was John Robinson with his watercolour ‘Sailing Ship under Tower Bridge’.

                       The Group’s next exhibition is scheduled for April 20^th/21^st 2024.

Hash Akib 

 Hash Akib was our first quest artist for the Autumn sessions.  Hash, in his entertaining and information style, was greatly appreciated and managed to complete two paintings using acrylic paints - a portrait and a landscape.  We thank Hash and look forward to his next visit.

Susan Boddy - Demonstration at Writtle Art Group

 

Susan Boddy’s demonstration was attended by 30 members, where she focussed on the subject of painting figures in watercolour. By way of instruction, the group was given an explanation how to construct a credible group scene with the heads of figures positioned on the eyeline. Also how to use the correct perspective relative to the vanishing point. Susan then painted two examples of figures… First, a monotone of a waiter against a dark background to create a negative shape, and second, three people standing in a queue. After a break we were shown how to paint a group walking together in the grounds of Hampton Court Palace. The result was truly inspirational, and we thank Susan for a particularly interesting demo.

Demonstration Photograph

Finished Work

Thanks again to Susan